Musser Model M7042 MOTO CART FRAME ELITE Xylophone

The Elite xylophone also features the exclusive 3-octave Kelon? bars. Ideal for students, the Elite hand tuned resonators deliver superb tone and resonance. With folding aluminum legs and lightweight concert frame, the Elite is extremely portable. The Elite is also available with the Moto Cart frame and the All-Terrain Cart.

SPECIFICATIONS

Version

Moto Cart Frame

Name

Elite

Octave Range

3 Octaves

Note Range

C5-C8

Standard Tuning

A=442

Option Available

A=440

Bar Material

Kelon

Bar Graduation

Non Graduated

Resonators

Aluminum

Resonator Shape

Straight

Resonator Finish

Silver Powder Coat

Frame Style

Moto Cart (2" Square Steel)

Frame Finish

Black

Height Adjustable Frame

N/A

Shallow Drop Covers

Standard

OEM Mallets

M4 M3

Pro Padded Cover Add-On Option

M142XY

Lined Dust Cover Add-On Option

M242XY

Add-On Cases

M147 Set of 2

Low End Width

31"

High End Width

17"

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Clair Omar Musser was a gifted marimba performer, conductor, composer, and marimba designer. He was even trained as an aircraft engineer. In 1930, he became the chief engineer and designer for the JC Deagan Mallet Instrument Company and in 1948, left to start the Musser Mallet Company in the Chicago area.

Musser created the modern Vibraphone design and expanded the line into marimbas, xylophones, chimes, and orchestra bells. It would grow to become the most dominant mallet instrument company in the world.

In 1956, Musser sold his business to Lyons Band in Chicago. A few years later it was sold to Dick Richardson who grew the company further by creating a partnership with the Ludwig Drum Company to distribute products through the same sales team. During this era, jazz vibe legend Lionel Hampton became a major influence for the Musser Company.

In 1965, Ludwig acquired Musser creating a “Total Percussion” company with mallet instruments and drums. Artists like Gary Burton arrived on scene and elevated the Musser brand to new heights.

With a potential shortage of rosewood used to make bars for xylophones and marimbas in the 70’s, Musser would be the first to develop a synthetic bar material made from Kelon ®, a special blend of fiberglass strands. This innovation allowed instruments to be used in outside weather elements in drum corps and marching bands.

In 1981, Ludwig Musser was sold to the Selmer Company. Production of Musser mallet instruments continued to be made in LaGrange, Illinois outside of Chicago until 2013 when production was moved to Elkhart, Indiana. Musser today is known as the choice for “sound” by professionals.